{"id":135985,"date":"2024-12-03T16:19:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=135985"},"modified":"2024-12-03T16:19:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:19:23","slug":"groundbreaking-women-in-sports-creating-pathways-seminar-highlights-volleyballs-role-in-empowering-women-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/groundbreaking-women-in-sports-creating-pathways-seminar-highlights-volleyballs-role-in-empowering-women-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"GROUNDBREAKING \u2018WOMEN IN SPORTS: CREATING PATHWAYS\u2019 SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS VOLLEYBALL\u2019S ROLE IN EMPOWERING WOMEN WORLDWIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><b>Global sports leaders gather in Doha to discuss pathways for continued and enhanced inclusion in sports<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The FIVB, Qatar Foundation, FIVB Volleyball Foundation, and Qatar Volleyball Association hosted an inspiring \u2018Women in Sports: Creating Pathways\u2019 seminar at Education City Stadium in Doha on Monday. This landmark event was part of a series of activations dedicated to empowering women through sport.<\/p>\n<p>With a remarkable lineup of speakers, including royalty, Olympians, sports administrators, and leaders in their field, the seminar reinforced the FIVB\u2019s commitment to promoting gender equality and creating opportunities for women globally\u2014both on and off the court.<\/p>\n<p>Among those in attendance was Her Excellency&nbsp;Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, and passionate advocate for the empowerment of women and girls in sport.<\/p>\n<p><i><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135986\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-300x199.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-580x386.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-860x572.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-500x332.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-800x532.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Her Excellency&nbsp;Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (second right) attended the seminar<\/i><\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo said, \u201cVolleyball is inherently a gender-equal sport, offering equal prize money and opportunities. We passionately believe that we are \u2018Together as One,\u2019 and we remain dedicated to working with our global partners to empower women across the Global Volleyball Movement and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The panel discussion \u201cThe Global Success of Women in Volleyball\u201d explored the strides women\u2019s volleyball has made worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Bouchra Hajij, President of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) and former national team volleyball player for Morocco, shared her journey of helping to develop women\u2019s volleyball across Africa at both grassroots and national level. HRH Princess Ayah bint Faisal, FIVB Board of Administration Member, FIVB Volleyball Foundation board member and President of the Jordan Volleyball Federation, highlighted her efforts to develop women\u2019s sports in Jordan, including initiatives targeting refugee communities.<\/p>\n<p>Margaret Ann Fleming, FIVB Board of Administration member, reflected on her transition from swimming to volleyball, emphasising the importance that volleyball and its values has played in her life and her pride in becoming Scottish Volleyball\u2019s first female president.<\/p>\n<p><i><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135987\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-580x326.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-860x484.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>This landmark event was part of a series of activations dedicated to empowering women through sport<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The panel \u201cBreaking Barriers: Women Athletes\u201d showcased stories of perseverance and achievement from Olympians.<\/p>\n<p>Louise Bawden represented Australia in both indoor and beach volleyball at Olympic Games\u2019 and is now President of the FIVB Athletes\u2019 Commission. She emphasised the importance of gender equality in decision-making processes and expressed her happiness at the equal gender composition of the Commission. Doaa Elghobashy is an accomplished beach and indoor volleyball player who was the first ever beach volleyball player to compete at an Olympic Games in a hijab, at Rio 2016. She stressed the importance of inclusivity and shared how volleyball allowed her to respect her faith and culture while excelling in the sport she loves.<\/p>\n<p>Elizaveta Bracht a two-time medal-winning Olympian and Executive Director of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation, spoke about volleyball\u2019s non-contact and inclusive nature making it a particularly empowering sport for women. She also detailed her transition from athlete to sports administrator, highlighting the importance and value of education for athletes, alongside their sporting careers.<\/p>\n<p><i><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135988\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-300x193.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-580x374.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-860x554.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-500x322.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-800x516.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Panels had a remarkable lineup of speakers, including royalty, Olympians, sports administrators, and leaders in their field<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The session \u201cCreating a Sustainable Future for Women in Sports in Qatar\u201d focused on the regional development of volleyball and sport in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the first Qatari woman to climb Mount Everest, inspired attendees with her story of breaking barriers and efforts to inspire a new generation of athletes. Liz McColgan, former Commonwealth Games gold medallist and now Director of Athletics at Qatar Foundation, outlined her efforts to shape Qatar\u2019s sporting future. Nada Mohammed Wafa Arakji, Qatar\u2019s first female Olympic swimmer and Secretary General of the Athletes\u2019 Commission, discussed her groundbreaking journey as an athlete and commitment to youth development. Mead Al Emadi, a key figure in delivering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, shared her insights into the development of women\u2019s sports in the region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135989\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-300x190.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-580x367.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-860x543.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-500x316.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-800x506.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Panels were focused on a variety of topics including the global success of women\u2019s volleyball, breaking barriers and creating a sustainable future for women in sports in Qatar<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Qatar Volleyball Association President Ali Ghanim Al Kuwari and athlete Fatima Al-Dosari highlighted the growth of beach volleyball in Qatar and the promising future of its young athletes, emphasising their hopes of more teams from Qatar representing their country on the international stage. Moreover, participants from the West Asia Volleyball Association (WAVA) U20 Women\u2019s Beach Volleyball Championship, taking place this week attended the seminar and gained inspiration from the discussions.<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135990\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-580x386.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-860x573.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>FIVB President Fabio Azevedo emphasised the FIVB\u2019s belief in \u2018Together as One,\u2019 and its commitment to empowering women across the volleyball community and beyond, with its partners<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The event demonstrated the FIVB\u2019s and its partners\u2019 dedication to ensuring equity and inclusivity in volleyball. Speakers shared actionable insights and personal stories, illustrating how sports can be a powerful tool for the empowerment of women.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese discussions have shown that volleyball is more than just a sport\u2014it\u2019s a platform for empowerment,\u201d said Fabio Azevedo. \u201cTogether, as one, we will continue creating pathways for future generations to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a 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